Mary Leys, Publicity
517-887-0596
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Click on "Red Cedar Chapter" link above and cursor down to see our calendar of events!

The Wild Ones Red Cedar Chapter meetings are held on the third Wednesday of the month from January-November at 7:00 pm. The new location is Fenner Nature Center, 2020 E. Mount Hope Ave., Lansing, MI 48910 unless otherwise noted. The Center is located on the south east corner of Mount Hope and Aurelius Roads.

All meetings and field trips are open to the public. We always welcome interested individuals to join us in learning more about Michigan's rich diversity of native plants, and the wildlife that depend on them. Refreshments are usually served.
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Here are some additional resources you may find helpful...

Nurseries that Grow Native Plants
Michigan Native Plant Producers Association web site

Organizations that Promote Native Plants
Ladybird Johnson Wildflower Center web site
Michigan Botanical Club Red Cedar Chapter web site
Rain Gardens of West Michigan web site
Wildflower Association of Michigan web site

Seminars and Conferences
Wetland Plant Workshop sponsored by Gratiot Lake Conservancy, August 21-22, 2010.
Botanist Janet Marr will teach participants how to identify wetland and dry site plants near Eagle Harbor (Keweenaw Peninsula in Michigan’s western Upper Peninsula). The fee for this 2-day workshop is $70 ($55 for Gratiot Lake Conservancy members). More information and an enrollment form is downloadable at the Gratiot Lake Conservancy web site under the "What's New" tab.

Native Plant Sales
Possible Wild Ones Red Cedar Chapter fall plant sale. Watch for details as they develop.

    Jul 21, 2010 (Wed)    

The July 21 meeting will be a garden open house at the Kaufman residence. Stop by 6212 W. Reynolds Rd, Haslett, MI 48840 between 6:00 and 8:30 pm for a unique and memorable tour.

Over time, Wild Ones member and Master Gardener Laurie Kaufman has converted much of the lawn at her Lake Lansing area home into perennial flower gardens using a mix of native Michigan plants as well as traditional garden favorites. The result is an aesthetically pleasing display that also provides habitat for birds and butterflies. She has also incorporated several rain gardens to capture storm run-off and conserve rainwater. A plant list will be distributed to participants. Everyone is welcome!

Directions: Take Marsh Rd. north past Lake Lansing Rd. Go three blocks and veer right on to Lake Drive. Go two blocks and turn right on Roe St. (sign not visible). Go 1 block and turn right on W. Reynolds (a one-way street). Proceed 1 block to the stone house on the left.

Parking is limited so please car-pool if you can. Park in the drive and on the grass at 6212 W. Reynolds and in the drive and on the grass across the street. Parking is also available along W. Reynolds as long as the street is not blocked. Overflow parking is available at Marshall Park at the southeast corner of Marsh Rd. and Bliss St., two blocks north of Lake Lansing Rd. Park your car here and then walk north on Marsh Rd, turn right on Lake Drive, and turn right on W. Reynolds (an approximately 3 block walk).

Request a map by E-mailing wildonespress@yahoo.com.

    Jul 28, 2010 (Wed)    

Due to circumstances beyond our control, the walking tour to see the rainwater gardens in East Lansing's Towar neighborhood has been canceled. Please join us on our next field trip on August 18th

    Aug 18, 2010 (Wed)    

Our August 18 meeting will be a field trip to the Clarence E. Lewis Landscape Arboretum at Michigan State University. The Arboretum is located on the northwest corner of Bogue St. and Service Roads on campus. Meet in the Horticulture Gardens parking lot on the west side of Bogue St. between Service and Wilson Roads at 7:00 pm

    Sep 15, 2010 (Wed)    

Our September 15th meeting will be a picnic and prairie tour at the home of Roger and Lee Laylin in Mason, Michigan. Bring a dish to pass and your own table service. Walk through the Laylin's 1-acre prairie

    Oct 20, 2010 (Wed)    

At our October 20th meeting Don Reed and Lisa Weise will share their experiences creating the Dimondale Outdoor Discovery Center. Their talk is entitled "How do you Turn a Neighborhood Eyesore into an Educational Gold Mine". All are welcome to attend

    Nov 17, 2010 (Wed)    

Our November 17th speaker will be Jim Harding, Wildlife Information Specialist at the MSU Museum and Dept. of Zoology. He will give a talk entitled "Reptiles and Amphibians in your Landscape". A healthy native landscape makes our wildlife neighbors healthy and happy, and this includes the "herps". Learn what, where and how to coexist. All are welcome to attend

    Dec 15, 2010 (Wed)    

No meeting this month. Happy Holidays